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  We have a full issue of esoteric cryptography explanations, breaking
  Mac OS 9 news, and... kidding! Nearly all of this week's issue
  revolves around Apple's just-announced iPad, the latest and most
  significant addition to Apple's product line since the iPhone. Jeff
  Carlson and Glenn Fleishman were present at Apple's January 27th
  event, so in addition to a detailed look at what Apple revealed
  about the iPad, they've collaborated to give you their hands-on
  impressions based on using the iPad for a while. Plus, Jeff has
  composed a wonderful photo essay documenting what it's like to
  attend one of these Apple events, from getting up at 3:30 AM to
  waving goodbye to San Francisco at the end of the day. And Adam,
  stuck on the far coast, ponders what the future might bring with
  regard to new iPhone OS-based devices. Read on, and once you've had
  your fill of iPad coverage, make a note of where you can find us at
  the upcoming Macworld Expo 2010, and check out the notable software
  releases this week, which include Mailplane 2.1.4, Keyboard Maestro
  4.0.2, BusyCal 1.2, Aluminum Keyboard Firmware Update 1.1, and PGP
  Desktop 10.

Articles
    The iPad Arrives
    Hands-on Impressions of the iPad
    Photo Tour of Apple's iPad Introduction
    iPhone Developer License Points to New Devices?
    TidBITS Events at Macworld SF 2010
    TidBITS Watchlist: Notable Software Updates for 1 February 2010
    ExtraBITS for 1 February 2010


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